Mental Health

Health

Kaiser faces ongoing violations as mental health strike continues

Heidi de Marco

A new state report reveals Kaiser has yet to fix major mental health violations, leaving patients waiting for care as the strike continues.
Health

'Grandpas' got together to help kids. Scientists say it boosts the elders' health, too

Ashley Milne-Tyte

Older men can find themselves isolated after retirement. Volunteer groups like Grandpas United are good for both physical and mental health.
Health

Trump's back-to-office order will hurt veterans, VA docs and therapists say

Katia Riddle

The Department of Veterans Affairs embraced telehealth, especially for mental health care, in recent years. Now, staffers hired to give therapy and other health care remotely are ordered to do it from offices lacking privacy, VA clinicians told NPR.
Health

Feeling scatterbrained? 5 ways to focus your attention

Life Kit

Malaka Gharib

What would you do if you had more hours in a day? Here's how to carve out time for your interests and passions — even when you have a lot of responsibilities.
Health

This Harlem pastor fights mental health stigma — and shares his own struggles

Katia Riddle

First Corinthian Baptist Church founded a separate nonprofit that employs therapists to bring mental health care to a community where stigma remains a high barrier to healing.
Health

COMIC: Still cringing about that awkward moment? Here's what to do about it

Andee Tagle

Navied Mahdavian

Experts demystify the science of awkwardness — and explain how to reduce the emotional intensity of mortifying flashbacks (like that one time you called your teacher "Mommy").
Health

Stargazing, poetry and meditation: What connects NPR readers to their spirituality

Malaka Gharib

NPR readers of different belief systems share the poignant rituals that make them feel close to their spirituality. For some, it's poetry and gardening, for others, it's meditation and community.
Education

SDSU IV opens new student wellness and success center

Calexico Chronicle

This week, SDSU Imperial Valley’s Division of Student Affairs hosted the grand opening for its new Student Wellness and Success Center at SDSU Imperial Valley, Calexico.
Health

Trump's policies are destabilizing mental health care for veterans, sources say

Katia Riddle

The Department of Veterans Affairs is one of the largest providers of mental health care in the U.S. Its integrated care model means patients are already feeling the cuts and changes that are underway.
Health

If you want more happiness in your life, ask yourself this simple question

Marielle Segarra

Sam Yellowhorse Kesler

Gretchen Rubin, host of the Happier podcast, explains the secret to happiness — and why knowing your personality type can help you make better decisions about what can bring you more joy.